B-17, C-47, and A-10, Birds of a Feather

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MIflyer

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The B-17 and C-47 have wheels that protrude out of the wings when they are retracted. This aids in the event of belly landings.

The A-10 is designed the same way. Picture taken at Moody AFB, GA on 7 April 2020. From Air Force Magazine.
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3 of my favorite aircraft. I'm sucker for low wing radial engined aircraft. I think other "birds of a feather" like the TBD just have that look.
The A-10 is just way cool.
 

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